Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50
The AirTAC Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50 is a genuine double-acting GUIDED compact (JIS) cylinder — a Ø20mm bore, 50mm stroke and two guide rods with a fixing plate. The twin guides hold the platform non-rotating to within ±0.15° and carry lateral load a plain compact rod cannot, so it drives and guides a load in one unit.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, guided
- Non-rotating±0.15°
- CushionBumper (both ends)
About the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50
The AirTAC TACQ20X50 is a double-acting JIS compact guided cylinder featuring a 20mm bore and 50mm stroke. It integrates two stainless steel guide rods with a fixing plate to drive and guide a load simultaneously, effectively replacing a separate linear guide. The twin-rod mechanism ensures non-rotating accuracy of ±0.15° at the retracted position, supporting lateral loads that a standard plain-rod cylinder cannot withstand.
Drive force mirrors a standard ACQ bore, as the guides add stiffness rather than thrust, yielding 157.1N push and 117.8N pull at 0.5MPa. The body includes magnetic-switch grooves, though this specific configuration ships without a magnet. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed elastomer bumper (TPU), not an adjustable air cushion. Note that a plain ACQ-type does not hold its load on air loss; for fail-safe holding, utilize an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | TACQ JIS guided compact cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, guided (non-rotating) |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.15° |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TACQ datasheet. Two guide rods carry lateral load and hold rotation to ±0.15°; do not apply reverse torque beyond the datasheet limit. Confirm against the product label before installation.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 kgf | |
Drive force equals a standard ACQ of the same bore — the guide rods add stiffness, not thrust. Keep moving mass and speed within the datasheet chart (rated at 0.5 MPa).
Model Code: Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50
| TACQ | JIS compact cylinder WITH guider (non-rotating). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch sensing (omit = none). |
| thread | Blank = PT; G or NPT available. |
The guide plate replaces a separate rod-thread option. Related: ACQ (plain single rod), ACQD (double rod), ACQJ (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Head
Drives and precisely positions small electronic components on a PCB assembly line without rotational drift.
Camera Inspection Slide
Moves a vision sensor into position over a conveyor belt, relying on the ±0.15° non-rotating tolerance for image stability.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a compact stop gate on a packaging conveyor, absorbing lateral side-impact from moving items.
Is the Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20mm bore, stepping down to a 16mm bore reduces push force to 100.5N at 0.5MPa, while moving up to 25mm increases it to 245.4N. If your application does not involve lateral loads or anti-rotation requirements, a plain ACQ cylinder is more economical. For higher drive force with similar guiding, a double-rod ACQD may be appropriate. Confirm ordering essentials: 20mm bore, 50mm stroke (max standard for this bore), PT thread, and no magnet (-S omitted). Always verify lateral load and reverse torque limits, which decrease with stroke length—cite the order-of-magnitude from the datasheet and do not exceed them.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Lateral load / non-rotation needed?
- ✓ Moving mass and speed within chart
- ✓ Drive force at your pressure
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ No reverse torque on the guide rods
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Do not apply reverse torque above the datasheet limit.
- check Apply external force concentric with the rod.
- check Keep mass × speed within the performance chart.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac TACQ Guided Rod Ultra-Thin Cylinder TACQ20X50 FAQ
The TACQ20X50 has a 20mm bore and a 50mm maximum standard stroke. At 0.5MPa it provides 157.1N push and 117.8N pull force, 219.9N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum push of 32kgf at 1.0MPa. The non-rotating tolerance is ±0.15°.
Two stainless steel guide rods allow it to carry lateral loads a plain rod cannot. Maximum allowable reverse torque decreases with stroke length (order-of-magnitude ~0.37N·m at 5mm down to ~0.16N·m at 50mm at 0.5MPa); confirm the exact value from the datasheet. Apply external force concentric with the rod to avoid exceeding these limits.
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